None of the Premier League poster boys lived up to the pre-match fanfare surrounding the opening day, so let’s cherish goalscorers Salomón Rondón and Leroy Fer for once instead. In the north-east, Álvaro Negredo had a debut to remember at Middlesbrough while Xherdan Shaqiri reminded us of his supreme pint-sized ability with a fine free-kick.

On this evidence, and this evidence alone, it could prove a long, hard season again for Burnley while Crystal Palace look pretty blunt without one of Christian Benteke, Michy Batshuayi, Saido Berahino or … you get the gist. The story of the day though arguably took place before this blog even breathed, at Hull City, but honourable mentions should go to Erik Lamela’s head and Bristol City’s striker Tammy Abraham, who scored his fourth goal in three matches since joining on loan from Chelsea.

It was another bad day at the office for Garry Monk and Leeds too. It was not much better for Portsmouth who eked out a goalless draw at Crewe. Thanks for all of your emails, tweets and admiring glances. Have a good evening. Bye!

Tottenham’s Érik Lamela rescues point against understrength Everton

A harrowing start to life in the Championship then for Champions League winner Rafael Benítez. Newcastle United lost at home to Huddersfield Town today, eight days after their opening day defeat by Fulham. Jack Payne’s late goal was enough to secure David Wagner’s side their second league victory on the bounce.

Premier League full-time results!

And it’s four goals in three games for Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham at Bristol City. The England Under-19 international has found his second goal of the game after good work from Jonathan Kodjia to clinch a late, late victory for Lee Johnson’s side at Burton Albion.

At the Riverside Stadium, Aitor Karanka is frantically trying to get a striker on to find a Middlesbrough winner. Yes, it’s David Nugent. Elsewhere, it’s raining goals at Villa Park today after Jack Grealish has made it Aston Villa 3-0 Rotherham United and Burton Albion have found an equaliser against Bristol City through Tom Naylor.

A couple of big goals in the Football League! Newcastle are behind at home to Huddersfield with just eight minutes to play, after Jack Payne’s cool finish. Elsewhere, Yeovil have pulled level at Luton through ex-Bolton forward Tom Eaves.

GOAL! Burnley 0-1 Swansea City (Fer)

A huge goal in what looked like being just another goalless and bland match. But no, the Dutch midfielder Fer, who signed permanently from QPR over the summer, pokes home after Fernando Llorente’s headed effort was parried by Tom Heaton. Jefferson Montero is having one of those days down the left flank. It must feel like the beginning of the 2015-16 season all over again for him.

Maarten Stekelenburg has made a big save on his Everton debut. The Tottenham substitute, Vincent Janssen, takes a clever touch before finding some room to get a shot away inside the box but the striker’s hopes of a fairytale debut goal live on.

Ben Watson has been sent off for Watford! Shane Long’s pace is causing problems again, and it’s only the first day of the season! The Southampton striker knocks the ball ahead of him, surging towards goal and Watson duly chops him down. That’s his game over.

GOAL! Crystal Palace 0-1 West Brom (Rondón)

No, it’s not Bolasie. It’s not even Saido Berahino but the Venezuela striker Salomón Rondón who has headed home what could prove to be the winner. The forward got in front of the Palace defenders to send a glancing header from James McClean’s cross past Wayne Hennessey in the Palace goal.

In fairness to Claude Puel, the Southampton manager, he had warned Nathan Redmond, who is playing up front alongside Shane Long today, that he might be amongst the goals:

“I can see a player with all these qualities, and all these qualities in front of the goal also, so it’s for me a pity to leave him out wide,” Puel told reporters at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

“Third year in a row that Tottenham open their Premier League campaign with a goal by Eric or Erik,” emails Cian. Interesting, and a lovely bit of information as Spurs hunt for a winner against Everton at Goodison Park. 25 minutes left to play.

Federico Fernández has missed a sitter for Swansea City! Jack Cork flicks substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson’s cross across goal but the defender’s attempt to send it goalwards ends with him sending the ball harmlessly over from just a couple of yards.

In the Championship, Wigan are three goals to the good against Blackburn Rovers, who conceded four goals against Norwich City last weekend. Brentford 2-0 Ipswich and Preston 0-1 Fulham.

Newcastle United are level at home to Huddersfield, albeit in fortunate circumstances. Dwight Gayle had a penalty saved by Liverpool loanee Danny Ward but the striker headed in the rebound, to pull the hosts level. Elsewhere, Charlton Athletic skipper Johnnie Jackson has equalised at home to Northampton Town.

Vincent Janssen has been brought on for Tottenham, in place of Eric Dier away at Everton. The Dutchman was Eredivisie’s top-scorer last season and Mauricio Pochettino could probably do with a debut goal at Goodison Park. Elsewhere, Birmingham are back in front against Garry Monk’s Leeds through Michael Morrison.

Some good, forward-thinking goalkeeping from Ben Foster means it’s still Crystal Palace 0-0 West Brom. Jason Puncheon sent Wilfried Zaha through on goal but Foster came out to make himself big, as they say, and the keeper panicked the Palace forward before saving. Elsewhere, Rafa has thrown on Matt Ritchie in place of Rolando Aarons for Newcastle, who are still behind at home to Huddersfield.

Wolves 2-0 Reading! Barnsley 2-0 Derby County! A couple of quick-fire goals early in the second half in the Championship. Joe Mason headed home from another corner for Wolves. That sort of lax defending will infuriate Jaap Stam no doubt.

Hull City not yet up to Premier League standards says caretaker Mike Phelan

Hull’s Robert Snodgrass starts Leicester title defence with shock defeat

Not a brilliant 45 minutes for Southampton or Claude Puel. The Frenchman charged down the tunnel after the referee blew the half-time whistle, doubtless readying himself to deliver some good old-fashioned hairdryer treatment. Maybe Eddie Howe, the Bournemouth manager who’s in attendance at St Mary’s can lend a hand? In contrast, Middlesbrough are feeling pretty dandy, mainly thanks to Álvaro Negredo’s debut goal.

It’s not been a brilliant half for Hugo Lloris either, after the France goalkeeper was hauled off after 36 minutes. It’s been a rather painful start to the season for Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham, who are behind at Everton. Crystal Palace and West Brom is living up to all expectations and it’s also goalless at Turf Moor, where Burnley’s Championship XI are proving their worth against Swansea City.

“Seems that Everton’s generosity towards Tottenham in not playing a centre-forward was matched by the visitors’ foregoing the services of a goalkeeper,” emails Gary Naylor. “I think things may change in the second half.”

In the Championship, Bristol City and Aston Villa, who now lead 2-0 at home to Rotherham United through Rudy Gestede’s second, are looking good. In League One, Northampton lead at Charlton and Chesterfield are 2-0 up against Swindon Town. Elsewhere, Exeter City are winning against Hartlepool in League Two and Lee Clark’s Kilmarnock are behind again, away at Hamilton in the Scottish Premiership.

Newcastle United are behind at home to Huddersfield Town, who have got their just reward for a fine first-half display. Nahki Wells has got the goal for the visitors on the brink of half time, to give Rafa Benítez plenty of food for thought at the break.

Southampton are pressing at St Mary’s, predominantly through Dusan Tadic, who is proving just why he was handed a plush new deal on the south coast. Watford still lead with just a couple of minutes to go until half time.

“Hull - Leicester brought the odd roar from the 3-4 expats in the bar,” says Tony, who has emailed from Shanghai. Wowee! “Now watching Everton-Spurs in a packed room whilst a very loud but half decent covers band play everything from Adele to Dire Straits. My occasional shouts of enthusiasm or frustration are largely drowned out.”

Kieran Agard is back amongst the goals. The former Rotherham striker joined MK Dons from Bristol City for a club-record fee on Friday and he’s scored twice on his debut to pull level against Millwall. It’s 2-2 in that one.

Tottenham’s goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been substituted at Goodison Park. And it doesn’t look as though the France international is injured. The Spurs captain was arguably culpable for Ross Barkley’s opener and he’s jogged off to be replaced by Michel Vorm. No Juan Mata touchline anger just yet, though. Interesting.